Niigata Prefecture weather in April
Are you planning a trip to Niigata Prefecture in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Niigata Prefecture in April?
Niigata Prefecture is a region in Japan. April in Niigata Prefecture generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 12°C in Yuzawa to 17°C in Nagaoka. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Nagaoka and 2°C in Yuzawa.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sado with an average of 97 mm to high rainfall in Itoigawa with 149 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Myoko, marking it as the year's driest month. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 198 hours of sunshine in Myoko. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Niigata Prefecture for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Niigata Prefecture climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Niigata Prefecture?
Myoko
In April Myoko generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Niigata
In April Niigata generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Shinano
In April Shinano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sado
In April Sado generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Yuzawa
In April Yuzawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Niigata Prefecture?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Niigata Prefecture with often unpleasant weather in Myoko.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly pleasant weather in Myoko. The weather in January, February, March, July, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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